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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT Amending title 15, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-120.08; relating to public schools.
AI Summary
This bill allows a student or their parent to sue a public school for damages if the school fails to protect the student from bullying that results in serious physical injury. Specifically, a lawsuit can be filed if the injured student suffered serious physical harm from bullying by another student, the school had already received at least one report of the bullying against the injured student (either written, verbal, or through an employee's direct observation), and the school negligently failed to take action after receiving that report. If successful, the court can award the prevailing party their attorney fees, expenses, and damages.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Education (14:00:00 3/10/2026 HHR 1) (on 03/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85325 |
| Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/06/2026 Education | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/540008 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1684s.htm |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/16/2026 ED | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/537525 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1684p.htm |
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